| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 280 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Music of the African diaspora ; 14
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Music of the African diaspora ; 14.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-268) and index. |
| Contents |
Beating back darkness: rhythm and revolution in Haiti -- Rhythm, Creolization, and conflict in Trinidad -- Rhythm, music, and literature in the French Caribbean -- James Brown, rhythm, and black power. |
| Summary |
Long a taboo subject among critics, rhythm finally takes centre stage in this book's dazzling, wide-ranging examination of diverse black cultures across the New World. Munro traces the central role of music in shaping identities, politics, social history, and artistic expression. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Brown, James, 1933-2006 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Brown, James, 1933-2006. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Black people -- Caribbean Area -- Music -- History and criticism.
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Black people. |
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Caribbean Area. |
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Music. |
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African Americans -- Music -- History and criticism.
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African Americans -- Music. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Essays.
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Essays.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Munro, Martin. Different drummers. Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2010 9780520262829 (DLC) 2010005646 (OCoLC)540643972 |
| ISBN |
9780520947405 (electronic book) |
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0520947401 (electronic book) |
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0520262832 |
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9780520262836 |
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0520262824 |
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9780520262829 |
| Standard No. |
9786612660825 |
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